US Forest ServiceFree
Maui Haleakala Backcountry HI
Kula, Hawaii, Hawaii9,764 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Backcountry camping in Haleakala National Park crater and Kipahulu. Permit required. Rare nene geese and silversword plants.
Peak season temperatures
51°F
Avg high
37°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Activities
Crater HikingStargazingWildlife ViewingPhotography
Amenities
Backcountry PermitCrater AccessTent Pad
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 9,764 ft
- Peak temps
- 37°–51°F
- Rating
- 4.8 (44)
- Coordinates
- 20.7134, -156.2512
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